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perfectionist

adjectivegeneral usecommon/pɨɾ.fɛ.sju.ˈniʃ.tɐ/per·fec·cio·nis·ta

Definition

1

A person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection.

Usage examples

He is a perfectionist who spends hours on minor details.
Her perfectionist nature ensures high-quality work.

Common combinations

perfectionist attitudeperfectionist tendencies